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Slumberland

VP, Merchandising

Oakdale, MN · On-site

The VP of Merchandising leads the merchandising strategy, product assortment, pricing, and lifecycle management for Slumberland across all channels. This role is accountable for delivering a ...

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$215K/yr

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time vice president merchandising in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Vice President Merchandising vs Director of Merchandising?

AspectFull Time Vice President MerchandisingDirector of Merchandising
ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadership, overall merchandising vision, high-level decision makingOperational management, product assortment, team oversight
CredentialsExtensive experience in merchandising, leadership skills, often an MBARelevant merchandising experience, leadership ability, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, cross-department collaborationMerchandising teams, retail or e-commerce settings
Industry UsageCommon in large retail chains, department stores, e-commerce companiesFound in retail, specialty stores, and online retail companies

The Full Time Vice President Merchandising focuses on strategic leadership and high-level decision making, while the Director of Merchandising handles day-to-day operations and team management. Both roles require merchandising expertise, but the VP position is more senior and strategic.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Vice President Merchandising job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,532 per year, or $75.7 per hour.
VP, Merchandising

VP, Merchandising

Slumberland Furniture

Oakdale, MN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Slumberland Furniture rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 62 rated furniture retailers

Job description

Since day one, back in 1967, Slumberland Furniture has valued love, dignity, and respect.Being a family-owned company, we are proud to offer a kind, friendly, and supportive atmosphere where we share a common goal. Our goal is to provide an exceptional customer experience and quality furniture for a great price.

Primary Objective & Scope of Position:

The VP of Merchandising leads the merchandising strategy, product assortment, pricing, and lifecycle management for Slumberland across all channels.

This role is accountable for delivering a compelling, profitable, and differentiated product offering that drives traffic, conversion, and margin. The VP ensures strong alignment across Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to connect product decisions to in-stock performance, customer demand, and overall business results.

Essential Functions and Accountabilities VP Merchandising:

Merchandising Strategy & Business Ownership

  • Develop and execute a merchandising strategy that supports revenue growth, margin targets, and brand positioning.
  • Own the end-to-end product lifecycle: selection, launch, performance management, and exit.
  • Ensure assortment reflects:
    • Customer needs and trends
    • Competitive positioning
    • Slumberland brand identity
  • Balance top-line growth, margin, and inventory productivity.

Assortment, Pricing & Product Performance

  • Define and manage category strategies and assortment architecture.
  • Establish clear pricing and promotional strategies aligned with margin goals.
  • Monitor and actively manage:
    • Sales performance
    • Margin performance
    • Product turns and productivity
  • Make timely decisions on product expansion, optimization, or exit.
  • Ensure strong discipline around product testing and rollout.

Demand Planning & Supply Chain Alignment

  • Partner closely with Supply Chain to ensure:
    • Strong in-stock position by category
    • Clear visibility into product availability and timelines
  • Align on forecasting, commitments, and inventory strategy.
  • Take shared ownership of inventory outcomes, not just product selection.
  • Ensure product strategies are operationally executable.

Vendor Strategy & Product Sourcing

  • Own strategic vendor relationships and sourcing strategy.
  • Negotiate and manage:
    • Cost
    • Terms
    • Exclusivity and differentiation opportunities
  • Build partnerships that support:
    • Innovation
    • Speed to market
    • Competitive advantage
  • Hold vendors accountable through clear expectations and performance metrics.

Store Experience & Product Presentation

  • Lead development of store environment and product presentation standards.
  • Ensure alignment between:
    • Product
    • Visual merchandising
    • Customer experience
  • Partner with Marketing and Sales to create a consistent and compelling in-store and online experience.
  • Drive clarity on how product is shown, sold, and supported in stores.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Act as a core driver of the business, working closely with:
    • President (growth, brand, product direction)
    • Supply Chain (inventory and execution)
    • Marketing (campaigns and product storytelling)
    • Sales (store execution and feedback loop)
    • Finance (margin, profitability, and forecasting)
  • Ensure strong alignment between product decisions and business execution.
  • Eliminate silos and drive team-first decision making.

Leadership, Accountability & Team Development

  • Build and lead a high-performing merchandising team.
  • Set clear expectations around:
    • Ownership
    • Urgency
    • Decision-making
    • Follow-through
  • Develop team capabilities in:
    • Category management
    • Financial acumen
    • Product strategy
  • Ensure strong bench strength and succession planning.

Communication & Executive Presence

  • Provide clear, timely, and actionable communication to leadership:
    • Product performance
    • Risks and opportunities
    • Key decisions needed
  • Be a visible and engaged leader across the organization.
  • Actively participate in leadership forums and strategic discussions.
  • Ensure merchandising is well understood across all functions.

Measurement, Reporting & Financial Management

  • Own merchandising KPIs, including:
    • Sales and comp performance
    • Gross margin
    • Inventory turns
    • Product productivity
  • Deliver monthly executive-level reporting:
    • What happened
    • Why it happened
    • What actions are being taken
  • Partner with Finance on forecasting and financial planning.
  • Manage and optimize the merchandising budget and vendor investments.

VP Merchandising Benefits

  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401K Retirement and Profit Sharing
  • Yearly bonus potential
  • Car and cell phone allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Merchandise Discount
  • Potential Franchise Ownership
  • No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program

Bachelor's Degree in related field and seven to ten years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and utilize senses such as vision, speech and hearing. Work primarily within a climatically-controlled office environment. Travel is required.

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